About Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University is a public university offering
undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees of high quality and societal
value. As a student, you are at the
center of the NAU experience, which is guided by a dedicated and distinguished
faculty committed to teaching, individual engagement, and research excellence.

Everywhere you want
to learn

Northern Arizona University provides multiple ways for you to earn your degree, whether you plan on studying at our Flagstaff campus, online, or at one of our locations throughout Arizona.

Excellence in applied research

The university is a high-research institution, providing
practical solutions to problems that impact our region, nation, and world. Our
students and world-renowned faculty researchers work together
to explore solutions to climate change, minority healthcare disparities, improve prosthetics technology, and create sustainable solutions for a wide variety of issues.

Tuition and cost

We know college expenses can sometimes seem daunting, but
providing you with an excellent value is something we’re very committed to:

Our students have nearly 25 percent less student loan debt than the national average.

Athletics

Northern Arizona University has 15 NCAA Division I athletics
teams. We offer an exceptional student-athlete experience, culminating in graduation. Our programs
have been honored several times with the prestigious Big Sky Conference
Presidents’ Cup, which recognizes overall athletic success in competition and
in academics.

Philanthropy at NAU

Accreditation

Northern Arizona University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional associations recognized by the Department of Education that accredit institutions of higher education, since 1930.